Posted on 01/12/2022 9:52:41 AM PST by Vendome
A retired sheriff’s captain who tried to unseat Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith in 2014 is trying again next year, amid a cloud of criticism over the six-term incumbent that hit a crescendo this week when the Board of Supervisors formally gave her a vote of no confidence.
Kevin Jensen filed with the county registrar on Tuesday, records show, the same day that the no-confidence vote was held ...
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Kevin tried to run at her a few years back and asked for help.
I informed him, at the time, that would not be possible as Laurie is an old friend and most of my friends are also her friend who politically and financially support her.
However, the hand writing is now on the wall, with Laurie losing support of the council.
Support Kevin for Sheriff. A really good guy with great ideas for improving operations that make work easier and Morale toward leadership
I know his uncle. I’m glad he’s running again. The rank and file support him.
supported Kevin the first time and will again.
and i couldn’t disagree with you more about Laurie. she’s been a lousy sheriff, anti-self defense, denying lawful permits, who basically slept her way to the top according to ex sheriffs i know and trust.
Laurie needs to go.
Why did she lose support of the coucil?
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